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Ministry of Civil Aviation
AAI Airports providing platform to Self-Help Groups for promotion of local artisans and products through ‘AVSAR’ Scheme
‘AVSAR’ to provide SHGs an opportunity to showcase local products
In the line with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to encourage the talent of women, artisans and craftsmen and provide them with the right opportunities, Airport Authority of India  has taken an initiative to allocate space to Self Help Groups  at its airports for selling/showcasing the self-made products of their region.
Under “AVSAR” , which is an initiative of AAI, an opportunity to help the indigent to mobilize their households into functionally effective self-earned groups for self-reliance and self-dependence, has been provided. Under this scheme, an area of 100-200 square feet has been earmarked at each AAI operated airport. The space is being allotted to the self- help groups, turn on turn basis, for a duration of 15 days. Few outlets have already been commissioned at Chennai, Agartala, Dehradun, Kushinagar, Udaipur & Amritsar Airport wherein SHGs operated by local women, are showcasing and marketing their homemade local products like Puffed Rice, Packaged Papad, Pickles, Bamboo based Ladies Bag/Bottle/Lamp Sets, local artefacts, traditional craft, natural dyes, embroidery and indigenous weaves with contemporary design to the air travellers.
More AAI Airports are in the process of allotting space in coordination with State Governments to such Self-Help Groups which includes Ranchi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Indore, Bhopal, Vadodara, Ranchi, Belagavi, Madurai, Coimbatore, Calicut, Surat, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Silchar, Dibrugarh and Jorhat.
Self-help Groups are India’s most powerful channels for empowering small and rural communities to move from subsistence to sustainability. Government is constantly creating an atmosphere to strengthen the SHGs. Many such groups are excellent producers, creators of local arts, craft, useful and quality products with demand from the consumers and they need opportunity and space to showcase their products. The initiative to strengthen SHGs by allotting space at AAI Airports will provide huge visibility to these small groups and prepare them to promote/market their products to the wider spectrum, reaching out to the larger population.
Applications from self-help groups are received on AAI portal  for allotment at airport in that particular state where the SHG’s are located. The interested SHG’s need to apply through AAI portal - https://www.aai.aero/en/node/add/shg-user-detail
SHG Outlet at AAI’s Chennai Airport
SHG Outlet at Dehradun Airport
SHG at Agartala Airport
SHG Outlet at Udaipur Airport
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews status of AES/JE cases in Bihar
Directed for a multi-disciplinary central team to Muzaffarpur; will reach tomorrow: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Dr. Harsh VardhanUnion Minister of Health and Family Welfare reviewed the status of AES/JE cases in Bihar, today."I met Shri Mangal Pandey, Health Minister of Bihar recently and have assured him full support and assistance by the Health Ministry” he said.
Elaborating on the support being extended to the State of Bihar, Dr. Harsh Vardhansaid, “A multi-specialist high level team has been constituted by the Health Ministry and deployed to Bihar. The team will reach Bihar tomorrow. Experts drawn from NCDC/NVBDCP/ ICMR/AIIMS, Patna/ Child Health Divisionof the Health Ministry are part of the Central team and will review the surge in cases of encephalopathy/ encephalitis and to assist the State in containment/ control operations. This is in addition to a Central Team which is already stationed in Muzaffarpur. They have visited various hospitals to assess the situation and support the State government”.
The newly constituted Central Team consists of the following members:
- Dr. Ram Singh, Jt. Director & In - Charge, NCDC Branch at Patna.
- Dr. SaurabhGoel, Asst. Director, IDSP, NCDC Delhi.
- Dr. Poonam Vellamuri, Entomologist, NVBDCP.
- Dr. Lokesh Tiwari, Assoc. Prof. Paediatrics, AIIMS Patna.
- Dr. Arun Singh, National Advisor, RBSK, Child Health Division, MoHFW.
- Dr. Krishna Pandey, Scientist F, RMRC Patna.
Currently, Sri Krishna Medical College and hospital, Muzaffarpur has 22 admitted cases of fever, hypoglycemia and unconsciousness of which 11 cases have been admitted today. No death has not reported due to hypoglycemia, today.
The Health Minister also said that the Health Ministry is coordinating with the Ministry of Women and Child Development for distribution of nutritious food with glucose in the meals to prevent development of AES.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 187.46 Cr
Over 2.61Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at15,079
2,527 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.75%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.50%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 187.46 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,29,79,714 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 2.61 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards. 3,10,701 precaution doses have been administered in age group 18-59 years so far.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10404669
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10011428
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
4677062
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18414845
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17531023
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
7302706
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
26195248
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
2344222
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
58094473
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
41179707
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
555446538
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
475009338
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
65670
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
202877959
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
187274923
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
245031
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
126834923
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
116662918
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
14099853
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2,63,90,322
|
|
Total
|
|
1,87,46,72,536
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at15,079.Active cases now constitute 0.04% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.75%. 1,656patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,25,17,724.
2,527new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,55,179 COVID-19tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 83.42Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.50% and the Daily Positivity rate is also reported to be 0.56%.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Investiture Ceremony 
President confers 52 AVSMs, one Bar to AVSM, three UYSMs & 28 PVSMs to serving & retired personnel of Armed Forces & Indian Coast Guard
President Smt Droupadi Murmu, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, conferred Distinguished Service Awards to 84 serving and retired personnel of the Armed Forces & the Indian Coast Guard during Defence Investiture Ceremony  in New Delhi on June 27, 2023. The President awarded 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals , one Bar to AVSM, three Uttam Yudh Seva Medals  and 28 Param Vishisht Seva Medals  to the personnel for distinguished service of exceptional order. Following is the list of awardees in the order of presentation:
ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-42300H LIEUTENANT GENERAL PN ANANTHANARAYANAN, SENA MEDAL, THE INFANTRY 
2. IC-43218A LIEUTENANT GENERAL PARAMJIT SINGH MINHAS, THE ARMOURED CORPS 
3. IC-47482L LIEUTENANT GENERAL HARMINDER SINGH KAHLON, SENA MEDAL, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
4. IC-41934M LIEUTENANT GENERAL SUNIL PURI GOSWAMI, VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL, THE ARMY AIR DEFENCE 
5. MR-04896K LIEUTENANT GENERAL DALJIT SINGH, VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL, THE ARMY MEDICAL CORPS 
6. IC-44515A LIEUTENANT GENERAL VELAYUDHAN SREEHARI, SHAURYA CHAKRA, SENA MEDAL, THE INFANTRY 
7. IC-47004F LIEUTENANT GENERAL PADAM SINGH SHEKHAWAT, SENA MEDAL, THE MECHANISED INFANTRY 
8. IC-47657H LIEUTENANT GENERAL MICHAEL ANTHONY JUDE FERNANDEZ, VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 
9. IC-42887M LIEUTENANT GENERAL PRADEEP KUMAR CHAHAL, THE INTELLIGENCE CORPS 
10. DR-10421W LIEUTENANT GENERAL SATISH RAMACHANDRAN IYER, THE ARMY DENTAL CORPS 
11. MR-05138Y MAJOR GENERAL  ARINDAM CHATTERJEE, VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL, THE ARMY MEDICAL CORPS 
12. IC-49349F MAJOR GENERAL  VINEET GAUR, THE CORPS OF ELECTRONICS AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 
13. IC-48518L MAJOR GENERAL  MOHIT MALHOTRA, SENA MEDAL, THE ARMOURED CORPS 
14. IC-48520H MAJOR GENERAL  SANJAY MITRA, THE INFANTRY 
15. IC-48681L MAJOR GENERAL  RAGHAVACHARI SANTHANA RAMAN, YUDH SEVA MEDAL, THE INFANTRY 
16. IC-48989Y MAJOR GENERAL  RAJIV GHAI, SENA MEDAL
Ministry of Railways
Closed Circuit Television  Cameras in all train coaches including EMUs and passenger trains
Ministry of Railways has approved works for installation of Closed Circuit Television  Cameras in all train coaches including EMUs and passenger trains. CCTV Cameras have already been provided in 4141 coaches. Train type-wise & Zone- wise details are appended.
Policing on Railways being a State subject, prevention of crime, registration of cases, their investigation and maintenance of law & order in Railway premises as well as on running trains are the statutory responsibility of the State Government, which they discharge through Government Railway Police /District Police. Cases of Indian Penal Code  crime are registered and investigated by the concerned Government Railway Police.
The areas and routes prone to crime related to passengers are dynamic in nature and keeps on changing. Based on regular analysis, such vulnerable areas/routes are identified and effective preventive measures are taken to control crime over such spots. Further, State Level Security Committee of Railways  have been constituted for all States/Union Territories under the Chairmanship of respective Director General of Police/Commissioner of States/Union Territories for regular monitoring and review of security arrangements of the Railways.
List of CCTV Cameras in Coaches:
|
|
Zonal Railways
|
|
Train- 18
Type
|
|
LHB
|
|
ICF
|
|
MEMU
|
|
EMU
|
|
DEMU
/DMU
|
|
Others
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|

|
|

|
|

|
|

|
|

|
|

|
|

|
|
 to 
|
|
CENTRAL
|
|
|
|
60
|
|
|
|
96
|
|
203
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
377
|
|
EAST
COAST
|
|
|
|
327
|
|
12
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
339
|
|
EAST
CENTRAL
|
|
|
|
81
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
95
|
|
EASTERN
|
|
|
|
161
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
28
|
|
|
|
|
|
193
|
|
NORTH
CENTRAL
|
|
|
|
77
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85
|
|
NORTH EASTERN
|
|
|
|
67
|
|
1
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
108
|
|
NORTH
FRONTIER
|
|
|
|
98
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
98
|
|
NORTHERN
|
|
32
|
|
418
|
|
|
|
|
|
8
|
|
3
|
|
1
|
|
462
|
|
NORTH
WESTERN
|
|
|
|
97
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
107
|
|
SOUTH
CENTRAL
|
|
|
|
251
|
|
|
|
72
|
|
40
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
368
|
|
SOUTH EAST CENTRAL
|
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
72
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
106
|
|
SOUTH
EASTERN
|
|
|
|
113
|
|
|
|
|
|
62
|
|
|
|
|
|
175
|
|
SOUTHERN
|
|
|
|
117
|
|
9
|
|
128
|
|
81
|
|
|
|
|
|
335
|
|
SOUTH
WESTERN
|
|
|
|
280
|
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
336
|
|
WEST
CENTRAL
|
|
|
|
19
|
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51
|
|
WESTERN
|
|
|
|
608
|
|
|
|
48
|
|
204
|
|
8
|
|
|
|
868
|
|
KONKAN
|
|
|
|
36
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
38
|
|
Total
|
|
32
|
|
2842
|
|
26
|
|
544
|
|
626
|
|
70
|
|
1
|
|
4141
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY LAUNCHES ALL WOMEN TRI-SERVICES MOTORCYCLE RALLY FROM NEW DELHI TO DRAS TO COMMEMORATE 24TH KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS
To commemorate 24 years of victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999 and to highlight the indomitable spirit of women, Indian Army launched a Tri-Services ‘Nari Sashaktikaran Women Motorcycle Rally’ from National War Memorial, Delhi to Kargil War Memorial, Dras . The all-women Motorcycle Rally was Flagged Off by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande from the National War Memorial, New Delhi on 18 Jul 23. Mrs Archana Pande, Chairperson of the Army Wives Welfare Association was also present at the occasion. For the Flag Off at the National War Memorial, a host of military and civilian dignitaries including Head Business – Premium of TVS Motor Company and other sponsors were present. The Rally members were motivated and cheered by a large crowd which had gathered at the venue.
The 25-member strong tri-services team includes two Veer Naris, one of whom is a serving officer, 10 serving Indian Army Women officers, one woman officer each from Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, three women soldiers of Indian Army and eight Armed Forces spouses. The team will celebrate the decisive victory of the Armed Forces in the Kargil War and pay tribute to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation. The Rally will cover a total distance of approximately 1000 kilometres, wherein the team will traverse through the plains of Haryana, Punjab and high mountain passes of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to reach Kargil War Memorial in Dras on 25 July 23. During the Rally, the team will interact with NCC Cadets, students from various schools/colleges, Veterans and Veer Naris. For this Rally, the Indian Army has partnered with TVS Motor Company and the participants will be riding on TVS Ronin motorcycles.
The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande complimented the entire team for taking up such a challenging journey which highlights qualities of determination, Nari Shakti and the vital role played by women in Nation Building.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI signs MoU with TIDCO for Development of Multimodal Logistics Park in Tamil Nadu
The National Highways Authority of India signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited  in New Delhi today, for the development of a Multimodal Logistics Park in the Ponneri Industrial Node area near Kamarajar Port in Tamil Nadu. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari and Shri M.C. Sampath, Minister for Industries of Tamil Nadu government.
Speaking on this occasion, Shri Gadkari said that it is an important agreement for the development of an integrated, multi-modal transport infrastructure in the country.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is planning to develop Mutimodal Logistics Parks in under its Logistics Efficiency Enhancement Programme  in 15 locations all over India at a cost of Rs 33,000 crore, including Rs 1295 crores investment for the Chennai Region. The proposed logistics parks will bring down the overall freight costs, reduce vehicular pollution and congestion and will enable reduction of warehousing costs. All this is expected to result in lower logistics costs.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Model MoU with foreign countries for unilateral/bilateral recognition of Certificates of Competency of seafarers
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Model Memorandum of Understanding  for unilateral/bilateral recognition of Certificates, pursuant to Regulation 1/10 of International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping  for Seafarers, 1978 as amended to be signed between the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India and its counterparts in foreign countries, with the approval of Minister-in-charge of Shipping and the Minister of External Affairs.
Benefits
The unilateral MoU would facilitate unilateral recognition by another country of the certificates issued by the Directorate General of Shipping to Indian seafarers, without seeking similar recognition by India of the certificates issued by that country.
Indian Seafarers, therefore, will be eligible to be placed on ships under the flag of that country for employment, thus leading to increased employment opportunities. The proposed bilateral MoU will enable India and another country with which such an MoU may be entered, to mutually recognize maritime education and training, certificates of competency, endorsements, documentary evidence of training and medical fitness certificates, issued to the seafarers who are citizens of respective countries in accordance with the provisions of regulation 1/10 of the STCW Convention.
The bilateral MoU would therefore, make the seafarers of both the countries to be eligible for employment on ships of either party based on the certificates so recognized. India being a seafarer supplying nation with large pool of trained seafarers will stand to be benefitted.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recognises All India Carrom Federation as National Sports Federation.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has granted provisional recognition to All India Carrom Federation  as National Sport Federation with immediate effect till up to 31st March, 2019 or decision of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the matter, whichever is earlier. It is to facilitate participation of Indian Athletes in the forthcoming National/International competitions. The recognition means granting a major role to AICF for development of the Carrom sport in India. The recognition can be reviewed by the government in case Memorandum of Association  of the All India Carrom Federation or its practices come into conflict with the government guidelines as amended from time to time.
The Carrom sport is placed in the ‘Others’ category.
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Over 500 children participated in NMCG’S Bal Ganga Mela in Noida yesterday
NMCG signed an MOU with HCL foundation to engage in Afforestation and Public outreach activities
National Mission for Clean Ganga  in partnership with HCL Foundation and German development agency GIZ  organized “Bal Ganga Mela” at HCL’s Noida campus on sunday, November 4, 2018. More than 500 children from HCL Foundation-supported government schools in Noida, bridge centres, Power of One community champions and scholars participated in the mela. The day is symbolic as it marks the declaration of Ganga as the National River of India in 2008 and is dedicated to raising awareness about rejuvenating the holy river and teaching children to become environmentally aware and responsible citizens.
The Bal Ganga Mela was inaugurated by Shri U. P. Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation in the presence of Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General, NMCG, Ms. Nidhi Pundhir, Director, CSR, and Head, HCL Foundation, Ms. Martina Burkard, Programme Director, GIZ  and Mr. Anil Kumar Singh, Chief Development Officer, Gautam Budh Nagar. The Mela was organized with the objective to create awareness among school children on the importance of water in general and rivers in particular, so that they understand the importance of unpolluted, clean water and water security. Also, to foster respect for the natural environment and motivate children to become ambassadors of change, who influence and motivate others towards river rejuvenation and water conservation.
The participating children engaged in day-long activities that included Water Quality Testing, Waste Segregation, Interactive Games, Street Play, Rangoli, Painting, Quiz Competition and Movie Screening.The Bal Mela offered outdoor engaging and participatory activities for children, aimed to motivate the participants to become ‘stewards’ of the Ganga and water in general within their schools as well as in their families and communities. The hands-on and interactive activities had clear underlying messages that are relevant to their daily lives with reference to Ganga rejuvenation and water conservation.
NMCG is committed towards afforestation and conservation of the Ganga Basin’s ecosystem and its indigenous flora and fauna. To scale up the momentum in this direction, NMCG also signed an MoU with the HCL Foundation to work on tributaries of Ganga, - Hindon and Yamuna and increase forest cover in parts of UP and Uttarakhand. The two organizations will work for
• Sensitization/awareness programs on Forest and Environment Conservation.
• Urban and peri urban afforestation under the urban forest model of HCL Foundation- “Foundation Upvan.
• Mass afforestation on Government allotted land and creation of Urban Forests in partnership with the HCL Foundation and District Administration.
• Ensure plantation success rate of 60 to 70% at the end of 10 years from the date of signing of the MoU between both the parties.
Ministry of Railways
Railways earns Rs 14642 Crores from Freight loading in May 2023
Freight Earnings increases by 4% as compared to the same period of last year 
Railways achieve Freight Loading of 134 MT in May 2023, showing an improvement of 2% over last year freight loading 131 MT for the same period
During the month of May 2023, originating freight loading of 134 MT has been achieved against loading of 131.50 MT in May 2022, which is an improvement of approx 2% over the last year. Freight revenue of Rs. 14641.83 crore have been achieved in May 2023 against Rs 14083.86 crore freight earnings in May 2022, thereby an improvement of about 4% over last year.
On cumulative basis from April – May 2023, freight loading of 260.28 MT achieved against last year loading of 253.48 MT, an improvement of approximate 3% over last year loading. Railways have earned Rs 28512.46 crore against Rs 27066.42 crore over the last year which is an improvement of approx 5% as compared to the same period of the last year.
IR has achieved freight loading of 65.89 MT in Coal, followed by 15.23 MT in Iron Ore, 13.20 MT in cement, 10.96 MT in Balance other goods, 6.79 MT in containers, 4.89 MT in Fertilizer, 4.85 MT in Food grains and 4.23 MT in mineral oil in May’2023.
Following the Mantra, “Hungry For Cargo”, IR has made sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business as well as improve the service delivery at competitive prices. The customer centric approach and work of Business Development Units backed up by agile policy making helped Railways towards this significant achievement.
Ministry of Defence
MoD conducts online quiz competition on “1971 Bangladesh Liberation War”
As part of forthcoming Republic Day Celebration 2021 and to commemorate 50 Years of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, an online quiz competition is being conducted by Ministry of Defence in coordination with MyGov during 11January to 22 January 2021. The quiz competition is meant to create patriotic feeling among the people by making them aware of various facets of the victory achieved and sacrifices made in the 1971 war.
There will be ten cash prizes i.e First, Second and Third Prizebesides Seven consolation prizes. Details are as under:
1st PrizeRs. 25,000/
2nd Prize Rs 15,000/
3rd Prize Rs. 10,000/.
Consolation Prizes Rs 5,000/- each
Indian Citizens aged 14 years and above can participate in the quiz.
The quiz is available on Mygov portal on the following link :https://quiz.mygov.in/quiz 1971-bangladesh-liberation-war-quiz/